The best toys for 5 year olds

The Barbie DreamHouse Doll Playset, Slide and Accessories is really every childs dream house. It's three stories tall, With integrated lights and sounds too.

One review said: "I’ve brought this for my Barbie mad granddaughter for her birthday at the end of November, she is going to absolutely love it, she will get hours of fun out of it."

With a kid-proof case and two-year worry-free guarantee, the new Fire HD 8 has up to 13 hours battery life once fully charged. It also comes with Amazon kids content so your little one will be entertained straight away.

Review: "If you're looking for a great little tablet for your child which has great content included and offers a 2 year replacement then you can't go wrong with this which arrives with a colourful case which keeps the tablet protected from drops (something that will be inevitable with kids)
The screen is very good, just as good as our daughters android tablet, has good storage capacity which can be extended and as for battery life it has lasted for ages whilst being used for games, education and watching kids YouTube with very good sound quality."

Little footballers will love the Soccer Ball Kick Up Counting Football! Helping to encourage and develop football skills, they can practising their keepy-ups, with the ball counting to 100 and spurring them on. It also flashes too! The ball arrives deflated.

Our Commercial Content writer, Samantha, said: "My son is football mad and he's always trying to practise his keepy-ups. This ball makes it a lot easier to practise, because not only does it count and encourage but it's a light ball too."

The LEGO City Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine toy is loaded with features and realistic details for kids to 'dive' to the depths of the ocean for fun adventures. A shipwreck setting is home to a shark den with 3 LEGO shark sea animal figures, giant jellyfish and sunken treasure.

One review said: "My son says he loves the ship, the stuff in the inside of the ship is cool! Also loves the sunken viking ship. Great job lego!"

Monopoly Junior is a great way to introduce kids to Monopoly, it has fun characters and kid-friendly locations on the board, such as a cinema, zoo and video game arcade. It is not only entertaining but gives children the chance to count their cash and they won't get bored because it is a quick, simplified version of the original.

Review: "Just watching their little faces roll the dice for the first time, knowing it would all end in tears was enough to keep me entertained. It’s much faster to play than the adult version, just as fun, and everyone fell out at the end as expected. Result! Just like the adult version! On a serious note, it’s a great introduction into the more advanced version. My 5 and 7 year old played it with ease once they got the rules which were easy."

The Smart Ball, Soccer Bot Indoor Football Trainer tracks the ball, tests skills, and has three speed modes for all players. You can also score points which are tracked on the LCD screen, recording the highs, and helps to enhance control skills. Football parents will also love this one!

Barbie Dream Boat Playset has so many ways for children to play, and it includes 20 accessories!

This cute interactive toy might well become one of the family. It moves, talks, sings, lights up, and even responds to speech, with over six-hundred responses. The sweet little Furby can even dance and comes with shareable accessories.

Review: "Very entertaining toy. Looks lovely and is really funny. Does not follow the commands though, just performs randomly. Easy to put to sleep or pause. Despite not following commands I would recommend."

A fantastic creative play set for children. Maya the mermaid is completely customisable and kids can colour her face and tail, as well as braiding her hair. She even comes with accessories that can be worn by your little one.

Review: "Bought for a gift. It's such a fun product."

Inquisitive minds will be enthralled by this voice-controlled GILOBABY Kids Smart Robot. If your little one is a bundle of energy and loves a singsong and a good old boogie, this toy may be for them. As well as being able to speak, this robot can dance, sing and even play music. It’ll be their new dance partner, for sure. It comes in different colours, too.

Still curious? We’ve got a guide to the best robot toys for toddlers.

Review: "This is a great gift for those on a budget! A small little device with great features, my 5-year-old brother absolutely loves it - it’s interactive, voice-controlled and a lot of fun! I didn’t want to give it away when I saw what it did. Easy to use and comes with detailed instructions. Responsive also. Great gift idea. Love the voice control on it."